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Extreme weather raises climate risk to Taiwan Strait readiness

The article says Japan and the United States have already incorporated climate risk into force readiness assessments, while Taiwan is folding disaster planning into mobilization and resilience.

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SCMP Economy reports that record heat and extreme weather across East Asia this summer are raising concerns for military planners, particularly around potential flashpoints such as the Taiwan Strait.

The outlet warns that typhoons and other storms can endanger troops and equipment, while also damaging critical infrastructure and disrupting training schedules by diverting personnel and resources to emergency relief.

It adds that militaries may be able to adapt in peacetime, but have less flexibility during wartime, when extreme weather could directly affect combat operations.

SCMP Economy also notes that Japan and the United States have formally incorporated climate risk into assessments covering force readiness, bases, equipment, and supply chains, while Taiwan has included climate-related disasters in its mobilization and resilience planning.

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